Mykonos on your own

[JAN2355]

We will be on the Silhouette in September and intend to do Mykonos on our own. We are tendered in I think but have read it is quite a walk to the town. What transport would be available and at what cost and frequency to get you there and back of course. I did read somewhere that there was a water bus that took you very near the town - anyone know the details please? Also would be glad of any advice as to what there is to see and how long this would take comfortably to walk.

 

Many thanks for any help.

[Wj420]

When we had the pleasure of visiting, there were celebrity shuttles. I believe the fare was $12.00 round trip. From the drop point, it is still a bit of a walk. The walk from the tender point is long. Mykonos is a perfect port to do your own thing. We had the best grilled fish lunch by the water. Enjoy!!

[gosport11]

Had a shock in Mykonos last week,a FREE celebrity shuttle bus yes FREE :):)

There is also a boat shuttle for 2 euros that runs from harbour to harbour

[ghstudio]

There are two places the ship can anchor. One tenders you to the middle of town...the other, the more usual dock, is a long walk from the town....but Celebrity does have a bus (for a fee) that takes you from the ship to the edge of town which is close enough. Then it's relatively easy wandering on your own on the street by the water or the back strees or walk up to the windmills. I can't imagine why anyone would take an excursion in Mykonos.

Edited May 24, 2014 by ghstudio

[Gracie115]

The only excursion that is worth taking on a Mykonos port stop is to take a ferry to Delos, which we really found interesting. If you are only going into town then the shuttle to town and begin wandering....you can wander for hours on all the little streets and in the 100's of shops there....:)

[mskaufman]

Great place to just wander.

 

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[TLCOhio]

Lots of good things to see and do in Mykonos on your own. This includes walking around this charming village. We also got a rental car and explored some of the beach areas. Nice, compact island. Fortunately for our day on this island, there were only two small ships in port. That made things more manageable. Plus, having great weather makes things even better.

 

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Here’s a sampling of the narrow, flowered street in Mykonos in the Greek Isles with its many shops. The streets were made so narrow in order to fend off pirate attackers. It is an island with lots of history and legend dating back thousands of years, including connections to ancient Greek mythology. Ionians settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC. As Delos developed as a sacred center, Mykonos was under the influences of the different people, including Phoenicians, Macedonians and Athenians. With the rise of Alexander the Great, the fate of Mykonos became a commercial center for agriculture and maritime trade. Mykonos flourished with enormous wealth during Roman occupation during the reign of Augustus Caesar. During the Middle Ages, Mykonos fell under the Venetians and later were victimized by the Saracens and latter the Turks. Starting in the 1950’s, its unique architecture, seclusion and hospitality have made it a haven for the rich and famous.:

 

 

 

At the fish docks in Mykonos near many outdoor dining places that overlook the harbor, there are discussions about some of the recent catches being offered to a local resident.:

 

 

 

On the opposite side of the Mykonos village on the island, here's a sampling of the beachside activities. This includes Agrari, Elia and the long sweeping Kalafatis beach that has become famous to wind surfers. The second picture is from Elia Beach.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

This harbor view in Mykonos shows one of the charming windmills. From as early as the 16th century, these are one of the most recognized landmarks of Mykonos. The island is 33 square miles in size and has a population of 9,300, mostly in its main village.:

 

 

 

Ladies and generations from a family are departing a church service in main Mykonos on a Sunday morning.:

 

[JAN2355]

Thank you for all your great help and beautiful photographs.

[TLCOhio]

Thank you for all your great help and beautiful photographs.

 

Appreciate your kind comments on my photography, BUT, the credit goes to Mykonos and Greece. PLUS, most important, the "Real Thing" is much better in person than my pictures can show. You should look forward to a great time there in the Greek Isles.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

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[moviefan2010]

The September walk to town should be about 50 feet.

 

 

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